SHELBY

FRY

A Bit About Shelby

Shelby Fry was born and raised in the Chicago suburb of La Grange, IL. She received her Bachelors of Fine Art from Iowa State University with a focus in photography, drawing and painting and a minor in Advertising. Utilizing her studies straight out of college, she explored her love of art by working at several different fine art galleries, participated in group art exhibitions and produced several solo shows.

Shelby's interest then shifted toward graphic design as a full time career. After spending 5 years as a designer at Boyd Gaming in Dubuque, Iowa, she is now doing freelance work based out of Middleton, Wisconsin. Shelby continues to expand her knowledge of art & design creating murals and art shows around the midwest.

WORK EXPERIENCE

JUN 2019 - MAY 2024

OCT 2018 - APR 2029

FEB 2016 - MAR 2018

OCT 2014 - DEC 2018

JUN 2012 - NOV 2015

MAY 2014 - AUG 2014

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Boyd Gaming - Dubuque, IA

Design promotional campaigns, logos, brochures, print and digital advertisements, billboards, social media content and more
Retouch and manipulate photographs via Photoshop
Create, update and maintain company brands
Submit digital and print final files to vendors
Work with account executives to complete large volume of requests under strict deadlines

ASSISTANT MANAGER / SALES ASSOCIATE

Eyes Open Project - Denver, CO

Analyzed and submitted full reports for vendors sales record and inventory
Assessed customers needs while providing assistance and information on product features, benefits and overall value
Submitted and assisted in the planning of pop up events with local and national brands

FINE ART SALES CONSULTANT

Fascination Street Fine Art - Denver, CO

Designed marketing material such as postcards, brochures, banners, print and digital advertisements
Assisted in the creation of art leasing proposals for clients in the commercial, office space and multi-family residence market
Generated invoices, purchase orders and managed client portfolios
Built strong relationships with clients, vendors, publishers, and artists
Scheduled residential and commercial on-site art consultations
Facilitated new artwork installations maintaining the high end aesthetic of the gallery

PAINTING INSTRUCTOR / STUDIO MANAGER

Pinot’s Palette - Glenview, IL & Denver, CO

Lead clients through step-by-step painting classes with high quality customer service, providing a fun and creative atmosphere
Designed artwork and corresponding instructions to add to the library
Promoted classes at local street fairs, bars and events
Recruited local breweries to participate in the Pint Sized Pets program
Managed the studio independently every Saturday

STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER

Photography by Harrington - Elmhurst, IL

Photographed Irish Dance competitions
Retouched photographs for the website and individual orders
Provided excellent customer service offering clients a variety of photo packages to order

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Watts of Love - Lombard, IL

Designed promotional material, handouts, banners, spec sheets and social media content
Retouched lamp photographs for website and stock images

EXHIBITIONS

JUL 2024
MAY 2024
DEC 2022
OCT 2022
JAN 2022
OCT 2020
MAR 2020
DEC 2019
APR 2019
JUN 2017
DEC 2016
OCT 2016
JUL 2016
MAY 2015
2015
FEB 2015
MAY 2014
DEC 2013
SEP 2012

"Luck of the Draw" - Smokestack - Dubuque, IA

"Beetles & Butterflies" - Planted. - Dubuque, IA

"Year in Review" - Planted. - Dubuque, IA

"On the Brink" - Esther's Lounge - Dubuque, IA

"Geometric Animals" - Planted. - Dubuque, IA

"Macabre" - Smokestack - Dubuque, IA

"Coaster Art Show" - Dubuque Area Arts Collective - Dubuque, IA

"Pop Up Christmas Art Show" - 42nd Parallel Art Gallery & Studios - Dubuque, IA

"Cats vs. Dogs" - Four Squares Framing & Art Gallery - Denver, CO

"Pollination Nation" - Bound By Design - Denver, CO

"Jackalope Arts & Crafts Fair" - McNichols Building - Denver, CO

"Pancakes & Booze Art Show" - City Hall - Denver, CO

"Chocolate & Wine Art Show" - City Hall - Denver, CO

"Lines & Designs" - Black Lion Tavern - Chicago, IL

"2015 International Women's Exhibit" - Women In Focus - Online

"Pancakes & Booze Art Show" - Reggie's - Chicago, IL

"Senior BFA Exhibition" - College of Design - Ames, IA

"Young Photographers Alliance 2012 Mentorship" - Calumet Gallery - New York, NY

"Studies in Creativity" - Memorial Union Gallery - Ames, IA